Snapper LT145H38DBV

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
SNAPPER,
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTATIC &
GEAR DRIVE
SERIES D
MODELS
GEAR DRIVE
HYDROSTATIC
DRIVE
LT120G30DB
NLT120G30DB
LT125G38DB
LT140H33DBV
LT145H33DBV
LT145H38DBV
NLT145H38DBV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
LT 145
H 38 D B V
MODEL DESIGNATION'
ENGINE HP-
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE-
CUTTING WIDTH-
-ENGINE TYPE
-ENGINE MODEL
SERIES DESIGNATION
I LT - Lawn Tractor Model Designation |
120 -12.0 HP Engine Horse Power
125 -12.5 HP Engine Horse Power
140 -14.0 HP Engine Horse Power
145 -14.5 HP Engine Horse Power
H - Hydrostatic Transmission G - Gear Drive Transmission
30 - 30” Cutting Width Mower
D - Series Designation
B - Briggs & Stratton Engine
V - Over Head Valve Type Engine
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER productl Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 2 & 2A, all other instructions contained in this manual and
the accompanying booklet “About Power Mower Safety”. 'Lawn mowers and all power equipment can be
potentially dangerous if used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE!.
COPYRIGHT 61998
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 3-5576 (REV. 2, 6/98)

Snapper LT145H38DBV Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	LT145H38DBV
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE HP

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

CUTTING WIDTH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN

Guidelines to ensure the safety of children around the machine.

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS

Critical safety advice to prevent machine tip-overs on slopes.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step guide for changing the engine oil.

LUBRICATION

TRACTOR SERVICE

BATTERY SERVICE

BELT SERVICE

STANDARD MOWER BLADE SERVICE

Procedures for servicing standard mower blades.

NINJA MOWER BLADE SERVICE

Service procedures for Ninja™ mower blades.

TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the tension of the traction drive belt.

BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the blade drive belt tension.

30 & 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the level of 30" and 33" mower decks.

38 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the level of the 38" mower deck.

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

MOWER DECK REMOVAL

TRACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

30 & 33 DECK DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing 30" & 33" deck drive belts.

30 & 33 MOWER BLADE REMOVALREPLACEMENT

Steps for removing and replacing 30" & 33" mower blades.

SHARPENING STANDARD BLADE(S)

SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT

38 DECK DRIVE BELT REMOVALREPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing 38" deck drive belts.

FAMILIARIZATION

CONTROLS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRE-START CHECKLIST

Essential checks before starting the lawn tractor engine.

STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE

Procedures for starting and safely shutting down the engine.

STARTING & STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE

Procedures for engaging and disengaging tractor wheel movement.

STARTING & STOPPING MOWER BLADE

How to engage and disengage the mower blade.

SETTING & RELEASING PARK BRAKE

Instructions for applying and releasing the parking brake.

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRICAL

SCHEMATICS